You ever feel the need to take a pulse check to make sure you're still alive, breathing, reflecting, growing, changing?
Without over-thinking it, here's what I'm...
saying no to:
watching those "the world is gonna end" shows on the History Channel
shopping
feeling inadequate because I don't have new "stuff"
the same ole same ole
spending time talking to people who do nothing but complain
saying yes to:
letting go of secrets
speaking my mind, even if you're not going to like what I have to say
taking as many pictures as I want
keeping the pen moving, especially when I think the sentences being formed make no sense
giddy about:
the Sherlock Holmes movie with Robert Downey Jr
cooler weather & rain hopefully coming soon
red velvet cupcakes
books
scared of:
feeling like I don't have enough money
breaking my own heart
anger
getting sick
my parents dying
deeply inspired by:
good books
nature
my children
creative people
old Bette Davis and Joan Crawford films
obsessed with:
Depeche Mode
black clothing
my hair
writing something worthy
bookstores
in love with:
long walks
running
my family
technology
Los Angeles
haunted by:
the answer to the question "what if?"
inadequacy
the things I wish I'd said
saved by:
prayers
my children
books
writing
running
and you?
Special hat-tip to Lucrecer at Art Slam and Mocha Momma for inspriring me to do this meme!
10 add your two cents:
Hi Los Angelista! I just wanted to stop by and say how much I love reading your blog. It's very inspiring. I found your blog last year, when I started running (ran the Chicago half marathon in September!). You've been one of my inspirations. I also love all of your post and pics of LA (lived there for 6 years/Bruin alum). Thanks for sharing 'your pulse check'.
- Vanessa
www.ourhealthmovement.blogspot.com
I do agree with you about people who always complain, they're just a total downer. You wonder why they bother to stay in this depressing world at all. Hey, look around you, there're so many things to enjoy!
Oh, this was good. I am going to have to jump on board, but I have a feeling that I will think too much about it. I always do...
ooooh. i heart this! i might have to do this, too. there are some things I've been dragging my feet with i need to get up on ASAP!
I love this and I too am looking forward to Sherlock Holmes!
Vanessa,
Hi V! So glad you decided to stop by and share. Congrats on the half marathon and go UCLA against USC! :)
Nick,
Total downer. They could be standing in front of a field of flowers and they'd complain about how it's too colorful and it's hurting their eyes!
Curlykidz,
I told myself I needed to stop the self-censorship and just say the first thing that came to mind. It was definitely tough but you can do it! :)
Jameil,
Do it! Do it! (said in my best frat boy peer pressuring voice).
1969,
I sooo hope that film doesn't disappoint. Otherwise I may act a fool in the theater on Christmas night.
A new recipe I just tried and loved. Very simple. Sounds weird but tastes great. I used small regular onions and a regular Bartlett pear and forgot about the lemon juice. Yummy, if you like Brussells sprouts at all.
http://www.wholeliving.com/recipe/roasted-brussels-sprouts
Sundry,
Ooh, thanks! I like brussels sprouts a lot. My youngest thinks they're poison. But then again, he thinks everything that's not chocolate or peanut butter is poison.
"so what...now what" Tell me you remember who said that. I'll never forget it.
Call Family,
Is that an Oscar line? I feel old riht now... it's right on the tip of my tongue.
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